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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ruidoso Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,788 students in Ruidoso, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM are Ruidoso Middle School, White Mountain Elementary School and Ruidoso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruidoso, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Ruidoso have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ruidoso, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
White Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
203 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Gr: 3-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Vista Primary
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Gr: PK-2 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM include Ruidoso Middle School, White Mountain Elementary School and Ruidoso High School.
How many public schools are located in Ruidoso?
4 public schools are located in Ruidoso.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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